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Restructuring and Related Charges (Credits), Pretax Restructuring Charges (Credits) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2022
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2022
Jan. 31, 2021
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) [1] $ 448 $ 20,675 $ (1,161) $ 24,813
Business Optimization Program [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 448 20,661 (1,161) 24,952
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 65,101   65,101  
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) (291) 825 (2,861) 3,618
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 35,534   35,534  
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Impairment of Operating Lease ROU Assets and Property and Equipment [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 0 14,924 0 14,924
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 15,079   15,079  
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Acceleration of Expense Related to Operating Lease ROU Assets and Property and Equipment [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 0 3,378 0 3,378
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 3,378   3,378  
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Facility Related Charges, Net [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 739 1,614 1,700 3,112
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 9,370   9,370  
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Other Activities [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 0 (80) 0 (80)
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 1,740   1,740  
Research Publishing & Platforms [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 0 83 238 (217)
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 3,883   3,883  
Academic & Professional Learning [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 215 314 (79) 1,628
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 13,625   13,625  
Education Services [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 5 71 (23) 294
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date 4,282   4,282  
Corporate Expenses [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member]        
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract]        
Restructuring and related charges (credits) 228 $ 20,193 (1,297) $ 23,247
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date $ 43,311   $ 43,311  
[1] See Note 9, “Restructuring and Related Charges (Credits)” for these charges by segment.